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Royal Visit

In 1939, the Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England was an occasion of much excitement. Many coastal residents, including Agnes and Henry Twidle, traveled to Vancouver or Victoria to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.

Queen Elizabeth's yacht in front of Mary Island, Royal visit, 1939.
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Steamship Marguerite. It is a CPR steamship
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View of destroyer accompanying Royal yacht, 1939.
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View of destroyer accompanying Royal yacht, 1939.
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View of destroyer accompanying Royal yacht, 1939.
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Yacht parade, Royal visit to Vancouver, 1939
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Parade of Yachts, Vancouver harbour
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King and Queen of England in Vancouver 1939.
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